ICT

Caroline Shea

We have enjoyed welcoming year 7 to the school and enjoyed delivering our new KS3 curriculum. We have studied a variety of different topics which will aid the students as they progress through the academy and also in other subjects. Some of the highlights include broadening their knowledge of E Safety ensuring students are safe when online and we have also developed their knowledge of programming using both Scratch and Python. Year 8 have been developing their knowledge of video and animations as well as spreadsheet modelling. They have also compiled and used the skills they have learnt throughout the year to complete the Theme Park Project. In year 9 we have introduced a wide range of topics and new skills which will assist students in the future and if they chose ICT for GCSE study. They have developed a multimedia project, a website and studied a game design unit. Students were amazed to discover just how much planning goes into developing an app for their phone / computer.

Year 10 students have been working on multiple units towards their GCSE examinations. They have completed their first piece of coursework where they have to developed a website for a travel blogger.

In addition to this, they have completed their examination unit, leaving them in good stead to complete the remaining coursework unit in year 11.

Year 11 have completed their graphics unit of coursework this year and produced some exceptional posters utilising photography in the local area – the aim of this is to get people to enjoy the countryside and to photograph their scenic walks. Year 12 have started their IB A level and are enjoying looking at how ICT impacts all sectors of our lives including health, home and leisure, government and politics. We have studied how constantly improving technology has changed our lives. For example, smart homes and Alexa / Google Home assist everyday lives. In Year 13 the students have successfully completed the ITGS course, including developing a product for a unique purpose for example a spreadsheets to help a dance teacher run her business and a website for a small business.